Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2024

Bud Spies (91) of Polk, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1933 and was the son of Clarence and Minnie Bell (Gern) Spies. Bud was one of 11 siblings who were raised in a home centered around joy and laughter. Bud was married to his sweetheart Joan (Toots) Taylor on June 2,...

Oct 12, 2024

Keith E. Perry 71, of West Salem died on October 12, 2024 at his home. He was born to John and Suzanne (Weisman) Perry on October 19, 1952 in Berea, Ohio. Keith attended Brunswick High School and later received an Associate's Degree from Lorain County Community College. He married his loving wife, Delores on March 18, 1972. Keith retired...

Sep 30, 2024

Richard E. Barr, 72 of Creston died Monday, September 30, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born January 3, 1952 in Ashland, Ohio the son of Robert and Rosa (Miller) Barr.

Richard Graduated from Northwestern High School in 1970.

He retired from working at an Ohio Company for...

Sep 29, 2024

John M. Runkle, age 68, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by loved ones on September 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. A proud Navy veteran and avid outdoorsman, John found his greatest joy in nature. Whether hunting, or camping, he cherished the beauty of the outdoors and spent countless hours enjoying it with family and...

Sep 18, 2024

The Franz Family announces the passing of Josef Franz on Sept. 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. Josef was born on April 3, 1934 in Deutsch – Zerne, Banat. He immigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio in March of 1952 and then moved to Cleveland where he was employed at the Brook Park Ford Motor Co. for 48 years. He leaves...

Sep 12, 2024

Kay F. Hall 91 of Spencer, Ohio died Thursday September 12, 2024 at Life Care Center in Medina, Ohio.

She was born December 25, 1932 in Medina County the daughter of Russell and Mary Adline (Barkly) Pickering.

Kay married Ralph Hall on July 6, 1951.

She was a homemaker all her life. Kay...

Aug 31, 2024

Susan V. Nichting, 69 of Polk, Ohio died Saturday August 31, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital.

She was born January 8, 1955 in Akron the daughter of Harold and Marie (Ihrig) Russell.

Susan graduated from Highland High School in 1973..

She married Michael Nichting on July 30, 2002.

Susan was a...

Aug 28, 2024

Esther Rose Newman, 86 of West Salem died Wednesday morning at her daughter’s home in Mt. Gilead.

She was born December 22, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Juan and Rose (Rodriguez) Martinez. Esther married David Newman March 30, 1956.He preceded her in death on July 24, 1982. She retired in 2019 from Johnson Brothers Rubber Company...

Aug 14, 2024

Henry J. Posta 63 of Macedonia died on August 14, 2024 at UH Ahuja Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Parents Stephen and Anne (Ball) Posta on March, 23, 1961. He was a computer programmer at V2 technologies.

Henry Leaves behind two sons: Daniel (Anastasia) Posta and Andrew (Megan) Posta; six grandchildren; mother, Anne...

Aug 4, 2024

Frederick Herman Schoemaker, age 67, passed away on August 4, 2024 at his home in Lakeville, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1956 in Goderich, Ontario to the late Gerrit and Helena Schoemaker.

Fred had many passions in life, including fishing, hunting, golfing, landscaping, and collecting. His skills as a salesman and tradesman took him to...

Jul 29, 2024

Ronald W. Sheppard, 90 of West Salem, Ohio died on July 29, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born to parents Ralph and Carrie (Caskey) Sheppard on June 5, 1934 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Ron served the United States in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his service...

Jul 26, 2024

Allen C Blodgett, 79 of Polk, Ohio died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness Center in Bath. He was born in Lodi, Ohio on March 6, 1945 to parents Russell and Mabel (Markley) Blodgett. He graduated from Black River High School in 1964. Allen married Joan (Moore) Blodgett on August 21, 1982...

Jul 17, 2024

Charles Bruce Gruver 69 of West Salem, Ohio died on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at his home. He was born in Lodi, Ohio on May 23, 1955 to Melvin and Betty (Simmons) Gruver. He graduated from Black River High School in 1973. He married Katherine Ann (Zawacki) Gruver on August 20, 1976. Bruce worked for American Augers in West...

Jun 12, 2024

Galen C. Orr, 53, of West Salem died at home on June 12, 2024. He was born to parents Galen P. Orr and Karen S. (McKenzie) Johnson on July 18, 1970 in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1989. Galen worked at American Augers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially mushroom hunting. He was also...

Jun 6, 2024

John Jacob Scheiring, 75, of Spencer, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, June 6, 2024. After a long illness.

John was born August 23, 1948 in Cleveland to Joseph and Mary Scheiring.

John ran a successful company, Westfield Landscaping, for over forty years. He owned and enjoyed three antique cars. He loved donkeys, owned...

Jun 5, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) Lee Martin Widdows was born to the late Thomas & Bessie Walker (Shanks) Martin on September 18, 1930 in Smoke Run, PA.

She attended grade school in Beccaria & Ramey, PA. She attended High School in Madera where she was Valedictorian of her class.

Upon graduation she moved to Cleveland, Ohio to live...

Jun 2, 2024

George T. Wood, 64, of Wakeman died on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the home of George W. and Nancy Wood Jr. in Burbank.  George T. was born to his parents, James and Jeanette (Wooten) Wood on July 26, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He served in the US Air Force and then worked for Spectrum as a...

May 30, 2024

Lance Thomas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, at his home in Homerville, Ohio. He was 79 years old.

Lance was born on April 24, 1945, in Polk County, North Carolina. He led a fulfilling life marked by his passions and dedication to his family and community.

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May 28, 2024

Dawn L. Williams of Cinnamon Lake in West Salem, Ohio died on May 28, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Martin and Arlenee (Schofield) Jackson on November 24, 1965. Dawn was a medical assistant at Medina Meadows.

She enjoyed word...

May 11, 2024

Gordon Lee Akers, 68 of West Salem died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born January 21, 1956 in Ironton, Ohio the son of Albert and Viola (Brown) Akers. Gordon married Cory (Wissel) on December 24, 1977. He had honorable served in the US Army. Gordon retired from Ford Motor Company...